PACLIG (Public and Community Libraries Interest Group)
presents
“WHO NEEDS FRIENDS? ”
Covering why libraries need a “Friends of the library” and how to go about setting up a friends’ organisation.
Date: Wednesday 4 June 2008
Venue: Bonteheuwel Library
Presenters: Marcia Raymond and Julian Schroeder
Time: 9.30am-12.00pm
Cost: LIASA members R10 and R25 for non-members
RSVP: Kathleen.laishley@capetown.gov.za or Kathleen on 021-4671567/8/9
Book early as seating is limited
There will be an opportunity to join LIASA or to renew your membership
Friday, May 23, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Reminder LIASA Western Cape Branch Birthday Bash 30 May 2008
The Western Cape Branch is 10 years old in this coming month of May!
We are celebrating our first decade at a Branch Birthday Bash on the evening of 30 May 2008 in the Red Room at UWC at 19:00 for 19:30.
Hip librarian and well known DJ Laddy Mckechnie will provide the music for a fun filled Snack, Dance and Karoake evening.
Bring your own platter and alcoholic beverages.
Feel free to dress in whatever you feel most suits the occasion. There will be prizes for most creative costumes for individuals and groups.
Later in the evening there will be prizes for best dance and Karoake performances for individuals and groups!
Tickets are only R50!
Tickets available from:
Audrey Patrick at CPUT, Bellville, at tel no. 021 959 6325 or e-mail
PartickA@cput.ac.za
Sharon Adams at Retreat Public Library at tel no. 021 701 1156 or e-mail SharonAndrea.adams@capetown.gov.za
Selma Kloppers at Stellenbosch University at tel no. 021 808 4889 or e-mail sklo@sun.ac.za
Julian Schroeder at Bonteheuwel Public Library at tel no. 021 694 4684 or e-mail Julian.Schroeder@capetown.gov.za
Alvina Matthee at UWC (and for Paarl area) at tel no. 021 959 3916 or e-mail amatthee@uwc.ac.za
Kathleen Laishley at Central Public library at tel no. 021 4671567 or e-mail kathleen.laishley@capetown.gov.za
Amina Adam at UCT at tel no. 021 6503703 or e-mail Amina.Adam@uct.ac.za
If you would like to reserve tickets for pick-up at the door, monies
can be paid in to the LIASA Western Cape account at FNB,
Account number : 50251139760
Branch : Paarl
Branch Code : 200110
Reference: Birthday Bash and surname of the person who will pick up tickets at the door.
Please send proof of payment to Selma Kloppers at sklo@sun.ac.za or fax to (021) 808 3723.
We are celebrating our first decade at a Branch Birthday Bash on the evening of 30 May 2008 in the Red Room at UWC at 19:00 for 19:30.
Hip librarian and well known DJ Laddy Mckechnie will provide the music for a fun filled Snack, Dance and Karoake evening.
Bring your own platter and alcoholic beverages.
Feel free to dress in whatever you feel most suits the occasion. There will be prizes for most creative costumes for individuals and groups.
Later in the evening there will be prizes for best dance and Karoake performances for individuals and groups!
Tickets are only R50!
Tickets available from:
Audrey Patrick at CPUT, Bellville, at tel no. 021 959 6325 or e-mail
PartickA@cput.ac.za
Sharon Adams at Retreat Public Library at tel no. 021 701 1156 or e-mail SharonAndrea.adams@capetown.gov.za
Selma Kloppers at Stellenbosch University at tel no. 021 808 4889 or e-mail sklo@sun.ac.za
Julian Schroeder at Bonteheuwel Public Library at tel no. 021 694 4684 or e-mail Julian.Schroeder@capetown.gov.za
Alvina Matthee at UWC (and for Paarl area) at tel no. 021 959 3916 or e-mail amatthee@uwc.ac.za
Kathleen Laishley at Central Public library at tel no. 021 4671567 or e-mail kathleen.laishley@capetown.gov.za
Amina Adam at UCT at tel no. 021 6503703 or e-mail Amina.Adam@uct.ac.za
If you would like to reserve tickets for pick-up at the door, monies
can be paid in to the LIASA Western Cape account at FNB,
Account number : 50251139760
Branch : Paarl
Branch Code : 200110
Reference: Birthday Bash and surname of the person who will pick up tickets at the door.
Please send proof of payment to Selma Kloppers at sklo@sun.ac.za or fax to (021) 808 3723.
Friday, May 16, 2008
LIASA Western Cape Branch Elections
As I am sure you know by now, 2008 is an election year for LIASA.
I would like to encourage LIASA Western Cape members to serve on the executive committee of the Branch.
This is a lengthy e-mail, with the following to note:
Call for Nominations
Nomination form
Description of Branch portfolios
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BRANCH ELECTIONS 2008
You are invited to nominate LIASA Branch members to serve on the Western Cape Branch Executive Committee (BEC):
The BEC consists of the following portfolios:
Chair (ex officio on Rep Council) Vice-Chair Public Relations Officer
Treasurer Secretary Membership Secretary
Newsletter Editor Second Representative to Council
Two additional members
Please note:
* All paid-up members may nominate or be nominated
* Only paid-up members for 2008 have the right to vote
* Institutional members have one vote only
* The term of office is August 2008 - August 2010
* A brief CV and election manifesto must accompany each nomination form
* Each nomination form should be signed by two paid-up members as well as by the nominee who thereby accepts the nomination
* You may send in as many nominations as you wish, please duplicate the nomination form for this purpose
* Please send completed and signed nomination forms to: The Secretary, Elections 2008, P O Box 34181, Rhodesgift, 7707 or fax to 021 460 3699 to reach us by 30 June 2008.
NOMINATION FORM: BRANCH ELECTIONS 2008
I the undersigned, being a paid-up member of LIASA
Hereby nominate ______________________________________________________________
(Full Name and Membership number of candidate)
To serve as__________________________________________________________________ (Portfolio)
Proposed by_________________________________________________________________
(Full Name of Proposer)
Membership number___________________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________________________________________
Seconded by_________________________________________________________________
(Full name of Seconder)
Membership number___________________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________________________________________
Declaration by nominee:
I, ____________________________________________________________________________(Full name in block letters)
accept nomination for the above position and promise, that, if elected, I am prepared to serve LIASA loyally and commit the time and effort that my duties and responsibilities in this position will demand of me.
Signature_____________________________________Date___________________________
ADDENDUM TO NOMINATION FORM 2008
The following is a brief description of the duties of the different portfolios on the Branch Executive Committee (BEC) to aid you in your nominations.
CHAIR
* Chair all BEC meetings
* Chair all other meetings of the Branch
* Attend all Representative Council Meetings
* Responsible for strategic planning for Branch
* Responsible for Business plan for Branch
* Overall Responsible for all activities of Branch
* Responsible for Annual Budget of Branch
* Written Reports to Branch AGM and National Office as required
* Liaise with Interest Groups and Sub Branches
* Liaise with local, national and international library associations
* Liaise with local and national government officials
* Make presentations on LIASA to groups and individuals as requested
* To ensure proper fiscal management of the Branch
VICE CHAIR
* Deputize for Chair when necessary
* Support Chair in all activities
* Assist Chair with strategy and planning for the Branch
* Attend all BEC meetings.
* Member of fundraising committee
* Liaise with sub-branches
* Undertake any other duties specified by the BEC
* Responsible for Constitutional amendments and updates
SECOND REPRESENTATIVE
* Attend all meetings of the Representative Council of LIASA
* Attend all BEC meetings
* Assist the Chair in reporting to and from the Representative Council meetings
* Undertake tasks as specified by BEC
* Responsible for fundraising sub committee and acts as Chair of this committee
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
* Undertake all liaison and public relations work on behalf of the BEC and the Branch
* Submit a report on the liaison and public relations work at the BEC meetings and Annual General Meeting
* Undertake such tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the BEC
* Draw up Public Relations Strategy for the year in conjunction with the branch business plan including a communication strategy
* Plan, organise and co-ordinate in conjunction with the BEC, Branch functions
* Collect information on the activities in the Western Cape for a display on National Library Week at the annual conference.
* Submit regular written reports to the Western Cape newsletter and to LIASA-IN-TOUCH, including photographic records
* Liaise with the local press regarding professional activities and events within the branch
SECRETARY
* Keep minutes of all committee and Annual General Meetings
* Distribute agenda, minutes and reports to BEC prior to meetings
* Make sure all minutes are signed and filed after approval
* Responsible for archiving of all minutes, documentation and reports of BEC
* To remind BEC of deadlines and to receive all reports from BEC, and Interest Groups
* Undertake duties/tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the BEC
* Organise AGM and Elections when necessary
TREASURER
* Responsible for all financial matters of the Branch
* Keep proper records of all financial transactions of the Branch
* Submit a treasurer’s report to every BEC meeting
* Responsible for Branch Bank account
* Apply for subsidies from the National Office
* Attend all BEC meetings
* Undertake any tasks assigned by the BEC
Membership secretary
Maintain accurate and up to date membership records of the Branch
Receive and process membership applications and renewals
Deposit membership fees in the national LIASA bank account
Submit a membership report to BEC meetings and the AGM
Undertake such tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the BEC
Update and maintain the Branch Membership database
NEWSLETTER EDITOR & COMPILER
* Compile, edit and design the quarterly Branch Newsletter)
Attend all BEC Meetings
* Calls for and receive items of interest from membership and the BEC
* Coordinate the submission of such items and set deadlines based on the frequency of newsletter
* Submit final draft to Chair for review
* Liaise with printer regarding printing and distribution of the newsletter
* Assist in any matter as delegated by the BEC
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS
Additional members may be elected to the BEC at the AGM. Such members attend all meetings,
are assigned tasks by the Chair and BEC, and assist portfolio holders where necessary.
National Elected Officials may also serve ex-officio
It provides an opportunity for young professionals and to prepare them to serve on the BEC
I would like to encourage LIASA Western Cape members to serve on the executive committee of the Branch.
This is a lengthy e-mail, with the following to note:
Call for Nominations
Nomination form
Description of Branch portfolios
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BRANCH ELECTIONS 2008
You are invited to nominate LIASA Branch members to serve on the Western Cape Branch Executive Committee (BEC):
The BEC consists of the following portfolios:
Chair (ex officio on Rep Council) Vice-Chair Public Relations Officer
Treasurer Secretary Membership Secretary
Newsletter Editor Second Representative to Council
Two additional members
Please note:
* All paid-up members may nominate or be nominated
* Only paid-up members for 2008 have the right to vote
* Institutional members have one vote only
* The term of office is August 2008 - August 2010
* A brief CV and election manifesto must accompany each nomination form
* Each nomination form should be signed by two paid-up members as well as by the nominee who thereby accepts the nomination
* You may send in as many nominations as you wish, please duplicate the nomination form for this purpose
* Please send completed and signed nomination forms to: The Secretary, Elections 2008, P O Box 34181, Rhodesgift, 7707 or fax to 021 460 3699 to reach us by 30 June 2008.
NOMINATION FORM: BRANCH ELECTIONS 2008
I the undersigned, being a paid-up member of LIASA
Hereby nominate ______________________________________________________________
(Full Name and Membership number of candidate)
To serve as__________________________________________________________________ (Portfolio)
Proposed by_________________________________________________________________
(Full Name of Proposer)
Membership number___________________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________________________________________
Seconded by_________________________________________________________________
(Full name of Seconder)
Membership number___________________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________________________________________
Declaration by nominee:
I, ____________________________________________________________________________(Full name in block letters)
accept nomination for the above position and promise, that, if elected, I am prepared to serve LIASA loyally and commit the time and effort that my duties and responsibilities in this position will demand of me.
Signature_____________________________________Date___________________________
ADDENDUM TO NOMINATION FORM 2008
The following is a brief description of the duties of the different portfolios on the Branch Executive Committee (BEC) to aid you in your nominations.
CHAIR
* Chair all BEC meetings
* Chair all other meetings of the Branch
* Attend all Representative Council Meetings
* Responsible for strategic planning for Branch
* Responsible for Business plan for Branch
* Overall Responsible for all activities of Branch
* Responsible for Annual Budget of Branch
* Written Reports to Branch AGM and National Office as required
* Liaise with Interest Groups and Sub Branches
* Liaise with local, national and international library associations
* Liaise with local and national government officials
* Make presentations on LIASA to groups and individuals as requested
* To ensure proper fiscal management of the Branch
VICE CHAIR
* Deputize for Chair when necessary
* Support Chair in all activities
* Assist Chair with strategy and planning for the Branch
* Attend all BEC meetings.
* Member of fundraising committee
* Liaise with sub-branches
* Undertake any other duties specified by the BEC
* Responsible for Constitutional amendments and updates
SECOND REPRESENTATIVE
* Attend all meetings of the Representative Council of LIASA
* Attend all BEC meetings
* Assist the Chair in reporting to and from the Representative Council meetings
* Undertake tasks as specified by BEC
* Responsible for fundraising sub committee and acts as Chair of this committee
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
* Undertake all liaison and public relations work on behalf of the BEC and the Branch
* Submit a report on the liaison and public relations work at the BEC meetings and Annual General Meeting
* Undertake such tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the BEC
* Draw up Public Relations Strategy for the year in conjunction with the branch business plan including a communication strategy
* Plan, organise and co-ordinate in conjunction with the BEC, Branch functions
* Collect information on the activities in the Western Cape for a display on National Library Week at the annual conference.
* Submit regular written reports to the Western Cape newsletter and to LIASA-IN-TOUCH, including photographic records
* Liaise with the local press regarding professional activities and events within the branch
SECRETARY
* Keep minutes of all committee and Annual General Meetings
* Distribute agenda, minutes and reports to BEC prior to meetings
* Make sure all minutes are signed and filed after approval
* Responsible for archiving of all minutes, documentation and reports of BEC
* To remind BEC of deadlines and to receive all reports from BEC, and Interest Groups
* Undertake duties/tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the BEC
* Organise AGM and Elections when necessary
TREASURER
* Responsible for all financial matters of the Branch
* Keep proper records of all financial transactions of the Branch
* Submit a treasurer’s report to every BEC meeting
* Responsible for Branch Bank account
* Apply for subsidies from the National Office
* Attend all BEC meetings
* Undertake any tasks assigned by the BEC
Membership secretary
Maintain accurate and up to date membership records of the Branch
Receive and process membership applications and renewals
Deposit membership fees in the national LIASA bank account
Submit a membership report to BEC meetings and the AGM
Undertake such tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the BEC
Update and maintain the Branch Membership database
NEWSLETTER EDITOR & COMPILER
* Compile, edit and design the quarterly Branch Newsletter)
Attend all BEC Meetings
* Calls for and receive items of interest from membership and the BEC
* Coordinate the submission of such items and set deadlines based on the frequency of newsletter
* Submit final draft to Chair for review
* Liaise with printer regarding printing and distribution of the newsletter
* Assist in any matter as delegated by the BEC
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS
Additional members may be elected to the BEC at the AGM. Such members attend all meetings,
are assigned tasks by the Chair and BEC, and assist portfolio holders where necessary.
National Elected Officials may also serve ex-officio
It provides an opportunity for young professionals and to prepare them to serve on the BEC
Thursday, May 08, 2008
WC SSIG Internet Skills Workshop
Western Cape Library Support Staff Interest Group 2008
Sharpen Your Internet Skills Workshop
The LIASA Western Cape Support Interest Group invites you to a
workshop aimed at those interested in improving the way they find
information on the World Wide Web. The workshop team leader, Celia
Walter is a subject Librarian in the Humanities section of the
Chancellor Oppenheimer Library at UCT. She has been blogging since
2004 and runs 4 blogs on the UCT blog site, and also the Western Cape
ICTLIG LIASA blog.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
A half-day hands on workshop focusing on academic information that
covers:
1. Searching: Google and a brief mention of other search engines
2. Other sources of information such as directories, portals and blogs
3. Keeping up to date: RSS feeds
4. Sharing and spreading information: a quick demonstration of setting up a blog
DATE: 14 May 2008
Venue: Ulwazi Training Room, Knowledge Commons, Chancellor Oppenheimer Library, UCT.
Time: 9.00 - 12.30
Cost: Liasa members R75,00, non-members R140,00
Tea will be served.
NB: Payment can be made on the day.
You may pay/renew your membership at the workshop.
PLEASE NOTE that we must have advance notice of your attendance at this workshop, as the number of persons is limited.
RSVP: no later than Friday 9 May 2008 to:
Mrs Beulah Isaacs
Tel: +27 (0) 21 959 2908
Fax: +27 (0) 21 959 2659
Email: beisaacs@uwc.ac.za
Sharpen Your Internet Skills Workshop
The LIASA Western Cape Support Interest Group invites you to a
workshop aimed at those interested in improving the way they find
information on the World Wide Web. The workshop team leader, Celia
Walter is a subject Librarian in the Humanities section of the
Chancellor Oppenheimer Library at UCT. She has been blogging since
2004 and runs 4 blogs on the UCT blog site, and also the Western Cape
ICTLIG LIASA blog.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
A half-day hands on workshop focusing on academic information that
covers:
1. Searching: Google and a brief mention of other search engines
2. Other sources of information such as directories, portals and blogs
3. Keeping up to date: RSS feeds
4. Sharing and spreading information: a quick demonstration of setting up a blog
DATE: 14 May 2008
Venue: Ulwazi Training Room, Knowledge Commons, Chancellor Oppenheimer Library, UCT.
Time: 9.00 - 12.30
Cost: Liasa members R75,00, non-members R140,00
Tea will be served.
NB: Payment can be made on the day.
You may pay/renew your membership at the workshop.
PLEASE NOTE that we must have advance notice of your attendance at this workshop, as the number of persons is limited.
RSVP: no later than Friday 9 May 2008 to:
Mrs Beulah Isaacs
Tel: +27 (0) 21 959 2908
Fax: +27 (0) 21 959 2659
Email: beisaacs@uwc.ac.za
INVITATION TO: WEB 2.0
Dave Duarte, aka “Marketing Geek”, will take us on a tour of Web 2.0!!
What are the perks and pitfalls? How can you use it to enhance your work?
Dave is many things: a partner in Huddlemind Labs, a director of Muti.co.za, co-founder of 27dinners, a fellow of iCommons, programme director of Nomadic Marketing at the UCT Graduate School of Business, but most importantly: a natural teacher with infectious enthusiasm, who will blow your mind with new media.
Read more about Dave Duarte at: http://daveduarte.co.za/about/
Venue: SAAO Auditorium (Observatory)
Date: Tuesday 20 May 2008
Time: 08:30am to 11:00am
Cost: R100 per person for members
R200 per person for non-members
Payable in advance before Wednesday 14th May
Account details:
Account Name : LiSLIG Western Cape
Account Number : 62080746856
Bank : First National Bank
Branch : Rondebosch; Branch Code : 201509
Please use your last name and/or LIASA membership number as a reference.
Membership forms will be available should non-members wish to join.
Please RSVP to Shireen Davis at (021) 460-9320 or shireen@saao.ac.za by Tuesday 13th May 2008
What are the perks and pitfalls? How can you use it to enhance your work?
Dave is many things: a partner in Huddlemind Labs, a director of Muti.co.za, co-founder of 27dinners, a fellow of iCommons, programme director of Nomadic Marketing at the UCT Graduate School of Business, but most importantly: a natural teacher with infectious enthusiasm, who will blow your mind with new media.
Read more about Dave Duarte at: http://daveduarte.co.za/about/
Venue: SAAO Auditorium (Observatory)
Date: Tuesday 20 May 2008
Time: 08:30am to 11:00am
Cost: R100 per person for members
R200 per person for non-members
Payable in advance before Wednesday 14th May
Account details:
Account Name : LiSLIG Western Cape
Account Number : 62080746856
Bank : First National Bank
Branch : Rondebosch; Branch Code : 201509
Please use your last name and/or LIASA membership number as a reference.
Membership forms will be available should non-members wish to join.
Please RSVP to Shireen Davis at (021) 460-9320 or shireen@saao.ac.za by Tuesday 13th May 2008
PACLIG Competition - opportunity to win 2008 LIASA Conference Registration
PACLIG COMPETITION: Design an original and sustainable reading programme for primary school children in the public library Competition
Prizes: Two delegates’ registration fees will be paid for the 2008 LIASA conference in Cape Town, sponsored by PACLIG
Criteria: all entries will be judged according to the following basic principles –
original – must be a new and South African orientated programme;
creative – must project the elements of “reading is fun” through activities;
sustainable – the programme must be a continuous project that will guide and sustain readers over years; and
must be applicable to in a public or community library environment.
Rules: the following rules will structure and guide the entries and outcome of the competition –
the judge’s decision is final.
no PACLIG NEC members can enter the competition.
the prizes are only valid for the registration fees of the 2008 LIASA Conference in Cape Town from 6 to 10 October 2008 – no additional cost such as traveling; accommodation or additional workshops will be covered by the price.
the prizes is not transferable for cash or can not be carried forward for any other conference or personal choice what so ever, winners who do not use the prizes for the specified conference will forfeit the prize.
the competition is only open to LIASA paid-up members.
only electronic entries will be accepted. Please e-mail your entry to flippievdw@vodamail.co.za ; entries must not exceed 2 A4 pages in Times New Roman font, size 12.
late entries will not be considered.
all entries must be new and original designs and PACLIC will not be held responsible for any entered programme that are already in use at present or being presented by a public or community library.
all entries will be made freely available for communal use as managed by PACLIG structures.
Winners must attend the pre-conference session on Monday, 6 October 2008, to give a short presentation on their winning programme.
Closing date 23 June 2008.
All entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form.
Entry Form
Name: ________________________________
Surname: ______________________________________
LIASA Membership number: ______________________
Contact detail
Telephone number: _____________________________
Cell number: __________________________________
Postal Address: _______________________________________________________
Institution: ___________________________________________________________
Title of programme entered: _____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Acknowledgement statement:
I, _________________________ acknowledge the rules of the PACLIG “Design an original and sustainable reading programme for primary school children in the public library competition”, and declare that my entry titled: _________________________
____________________________________________________________________ is my own work..
Signature
Date
e-mail your entry to: flippievdw@vodamail.co.za
Prizes: Two delegates’ registration fees will be paid for the 2008 LIASA conference in Cape Town, sponsored by PACLIG
Criteria: all entries will be judged according to the following basic principles –
original – must be a new and South African orientated programme;
creative – must project the elements of “reading is fun” through activities;
sustainable – the programme must be a continuous project that will guide and sustain readers over years; and
must be applicable to in a public or community library environment.
Rules: the following rules will structure and guide the entries and outcome of the competition –
the judge’s decision is final.
no PACLIG NEC members can enter the competition.
the prizes are only valid for the registration fees of the 2008 LIASA Conference in Cape Town from 6 to 10 October 2008 – no additional cost such as traveling; accommodation or additional workshops will be covered by the price.
the prizes is not transferable for cash or can not be carried forward for any other conference or personal choice what so ever, winners who do not use the prizes for the specified conference will forfeit the prize.
the competition is only open to LIASA paid-up members.
only electronic entries will be accepted. Please e-mail your entry to flippievdw@vodamail.co.za ; entries must not exceed 2 A4 pages in Times New Roman font, size 12.
late entries will not be considered.
all entries must be new and original designs and PACLIC will not be held responsible for any entered programme that are already in use at present or being presented by a public or community library.
all entries will be made freely available for communal use as managed by PACLIG structures.
Winners must attend the pre-conference session on Monday, 6 October 2008, to give a short presentation on their winning programme.
Closing date 23 June 2008.
All entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form.
Entry Form
Name: ________________________________
Surname: ______________________________________
LIASA Membership number: ______________________
Contact detail
Telephone number: _____________________________
Cell number: __________________________________
Postal Address: _______________________________________________________
Institution: ___________________________________________________________
Title of programme entered: _____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Acknowledgement statement:
I, _________________________ acknowledge the rules of the PACLIG “Design an original and sustainable reading programme for primary school children in the public library competition”, and declare that my entry titled: _________________________
____________________________________________________________________ is my own work..
Signature
Date
e-mail your entry to: flippievdw@vodamail.co.za
Postponement of PACLIG Talk - 7 May 2008
POSTPONEMENT OF PACLIG TALK
The talk scheduled for 7 May 2008 has been postponed and will now take place on Wednesday 4 June 2008. All the other details remain the same.
Kathleen Laishley
Central Library
City Hall
Cape Town
8001
Tel: 021 467 1567/8/9
The talk scheduled for 7 May 2008 has been postponed and will now take place on Wednesday 4 June 2008. All the other details remain the same.
Kathleen Laishley
Central Library
City Hall
Cape Town
8001
Tel: 021 467 1567/8/9
Monday, May 05, 2008
LIASA Western Cape Branch Birthday Bash 30 May 2008
The Western Cape Branch is 10 years old in this coming month of May!
We are celebrating our first decade at a Branch Birthday Bash on the
evening of 30 May 2008 in the Red Room at UWC at 19:00 for 19:30.
Hip librarian and well known DJ Laddy Mckechnie will provide the music
for a fun filled Snack, Dance and Karoake evening.
Bring your own platter and alcoholic beverages.
Feel free to dress in whatever you feel most suits the occasion. There
will be prizes for most creative costumes for individuals and groups.
Later in the evening there will be prizes for best dance and Karoake
performances for individuals and groups!
Tickets are only R50!
Tickets available from:
Audrey Patrick at CPUT, Bellville, at tel no. 021 959 6325 or e-mail
PartickA@cput.ac.za
Sharon Adams at Grassy Park Public Library at tel no. 021 701 1156 or
e-mail SharonAndrea.adams@capetown.gov.za
Selma Kloppers at Stellenbosch University at tel no. 021 808 4889 or
e-mail sklo@sun.ac.za
Julian Schroeder at Bonteheuwel Public Library at tel no. 021 694 4684
or e-mail Julian.Schroeder@capetown.gov.za
Alvina Matthee at UWC (and for Paarl area) at tel no. 021 959 3916 or
e-mail amatthee@uwc.ac.za
Kathleen Laishley at Central Public library at tel no. 021 4671567 or
e-mail kathleen.laishley@capetown.gov.za
Amina Adam at UCT at tel no. 021 6503703 or e-mail Amina.Adam@uct.ac.za
If you would like to reserve tickets for pick-up at the door, monies
can be paid in to the LIASA Western Cape account at FNB,
Account number : 50251139760
Branch : Paarl
Branch Code : 200110
Reference: Birthday Bash and surname of the person who will pick up
tickets at the door.
Please send proof of payment to Selma Kloppers at sklo@sun.ac.za or fax
to (021) 808 3723.
We are celebrating our first decade at a Branch Birthday Bash on the
evening of 30 May 2008 in the Red Room at UWC at 19:00 for 19:30.
Hip librarian and well known DJ Laddy Mckechnie will provide the music
for a fun filled Snack, Dance and Karoake evening.
Bring your own platter and alcoholic beverages.
Feel free to dress in whatever you feel most suits the occasion. There
will be prizes for most creative costumes for individuals and groups.
Later in the evening there will be prizes for best dance and Karoake
performances for individuals and groups!
Tickets are only R50!
Tickets available from:
Audrey Patrick at CPUT, Bellville, at tel no. 021 959 6325 or e-mail
PartickA@cput.ac.za
Sharon Adams at Grassy Park Public Library at tel no. 021 701 1156 or
e-mail SharonAndrea.adams@capetown.gov.za
Selma Kloppers at Stellenbosch University at tel no. 021 808 4889 or
e-mail sklo@sun.ac.za
Julian Schroeder at Bonteheuwel Public Library at tel no. 021 694 4684
or e-mail Julian.Schroeder@capetown.gov.za
Alvina Matthee at UWC (and for Paarl area) at tel no. 021 959 3916 or
e-mail amatthee@uwc.ac.za
Kathleen Laishley at Central Public library at tel no. 021 4671567 or
e-mail kathleen.laishley@capetown.gov.za
Amina Adam at UCT at tel no. 021 6503703 or e-mail Amina.Adam@uct.ac.za
If you would like to reserve tickets for pick-up at the door, monies
can be paid in to the LIASA Western Cape account at FNB,
Account number : 50251139760
Branch : Paarl
Branch Code : 200110
Reference: Birthday Bash and surname of the person who will pick up
tickets at the door.
Please send proof of payment to Selma Kloppers at sklo@sun.ac.za or fax
to (021) 808 3723.
Renew your membership
LIASA Membership Reminder
Please be reminded to renew your membership for 2008. The LIASA membership cycle has reverted back to calendar years as of January 2007. This means that your membership period would expire on 31 December of a year.
In addition some of the benefits listed below, 2008 is an election year and you will only be eligible for nominating or availing yourself as a nominee of executive portfolios on LIASA committees if you are a paid up member. Similarly, you will only be able to vote for candidates, as well as matters at the AGM, if you are a paid up LIASA member.
The benefits of being a LIASA member include, amongst others:
* World Library and Information Conference - as a LIASA member you are eligible for membership rate
* South African Journal of Library and Information Science - you will receive the two journal issues per year
* LIASA- in-Touch Magazine - you will receive four issues of the magazine
* Access to training opportunities offered by Centre for Information Career Development
* LIASA/SABINET Librarian of the Year Award - as a member you are eligible to be nominated for or to nominate a colleague this prestigious award
* Travel Grants - are offered to LIASA members for attendance at conferences etc.
* Personal development- the Western Cape Branch and Interest Groups offer several personal and professional development, and networking opportunities, all offered to LIASA members at special rates.
Renewal forms are included. Forms are also available from the LIASA Website at http://www.liasa.org.za/join_liasa/memforms.php
Proof of payment together with the form should be mailed to the membership administrator at the LIASA National Office, P O Box 1598, Pretoria 001, or sent electronically to membership@liasa.org.za.
Please be reminded to renew your membership for 2008. The LIASA membership cycle has reverted back to calendar years as of January 2007. This means that your membership period would expire on 31 December of a year.
In addition some of the benefits listed below, 2008 is an election year and you will only be eligible for nominating or availing yourself as a nominee of executive portfolios on LIASA committees if you are a paid up member. Similarly, you will only be able to vote for candidates, as well as matters at the AGM, if you are a paid up LIASA member.
The benefits of being a LIASA member include, amongst others:
* World Library and Information Conference - as a LIASA member you are eligible for membership rate
* South African Journal of Library and Information Science - you will receive the two journal issues per year
* LIASA- in-Touch Magazine - you will receive four issues of the magazine
* Access to training opportunities offered by Centre for Information Career Development
* LIASA/SABINET Librarian of the Year Award - as a member you are eligible to be nominated for or to nominate a colleague this prestigious award
* Travel Grants - are offered to LIASA members for attendance at conferences etc.
* Personal development- the Western Cape Branch and Interest Groups offer several personal and professional development, and networking opportunities, all offered to LIASA members at special rates.
Renewal forms are included. Forms are also available from the LIASA Website at http://www.liasa.org.za/join_liasa/memforms.php
Proof of payment together with the form should be mailed to the membership administrator at the LIASA National Office, P O Box 1598, Pretoria 001, or sent electronically to membership@liasa.org.za.
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